(Hip hop) GANG STARR [ca. 1990s] Photo archive

Np: Virgin Records, [ca. 1990s]. Set of four vintage original 8 x 10″ (20 x 25 cm) black-and-white publicity photos. Photo agency stickers on verso, fine.

Gang Starr was an American hip hop duo consisting of Houston-born record producer DJ Premier and Boston-based rapper Guru. Gang Starr was at its height from 1989 to 2003 and is considered a widely influential MC-and-producer duo. They are recognized for being one of the pioneers of jazz rap, active during the golden age of hip hop. Some of their top hits include “Mass Appeal”, “Take It Personal”, “Moment of Truth”, “Full Clip” and “Above The Clouds”. (Wikipedia)

One photo shows the duo with other rappers, including Speech of Arrested Development and the members of Joe Public.